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Romania: 23/9/2013 – The Situation Is Dire With German Run Shelters Being Targetted To Act By 1/10/13 – Please Send Sample Letter Given Below to All E Mail Addresses Given In Block Listing Also Provided.

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

23/9/13 – The situation in Romania for stray animals is dire – the following provides a link (and copied text) direct from the German organisation who have run a shelter for 13 years but who have now been given just 1 week (by the 1^st of October) to find new homes for all their animals – an impossibility !

An 8 man team of dogcatchers are waiting outside of the shelter to capture and kill any animals – regardless of them being spayed or neutered.

Mayor Tudor Pendiuc is a complete and utter disgrace to the human race – he is corrupt and lining his own pockets with money given by the EU for the sterilization of animals.

Mayor Tudor Pendiuc is a disgrace to Romania, who given their animal welfare track record, we consider should not even be allowed to belong to the EU – Romania is led by corrupt officials such as Mayor Tudor Pendiuc – Romania is a disgrace to what is the EU.

Go to the end of this post and see how Romania has ‘taken care’ of its young children over the years; the suspicious death of a child recently which has started this animal killing frenzy by the Romanian government – and yet they are doing very little to provide care for their orphans also.

In the following you will find a sample letter and many e mail addresses which we ask you to copy and send the sample letter to.

And what in reality is the EU really doing about this situation ?

– we have contacted the EU Parliament in London this morning (23/9) to find out what exactly the EU (external to Romania) is actually doing about this. London assures us it is going to provide us with information, and so now we sit and wait to see exactly what this amounts to.

In the meantime, please click on the following link for information – we have repeated some of it below, but there is much more: You can translate using the top tab if necessary.

http://www.tierhilfe-hoffnung.com/

On 19.09.2013 was an official messenger of the town hall Arges Pitesti, represented by Mayor Tudor Pendiuc, pass the following letter our shelter line Ana-Maria Voicu:

The undersigned, Mayor Tudor Pendiuc, asks us in writing, the contract on 01.05.2013 taken by our Administration municipal shelter (300 meters next to our existing thirteen years Smeura) to vacate until the 01.10.2013!

Despite the current legal situation, which is currently being examined by the Constitutional Court that the killing of tens of thousands, of defenseless Romanian street dogs should be legalized, Mayor Tudor Pendiuc plans to 01.10.2013 in Pitesti and county Arges an eight-person dog catcher team in two vehicles through the streets Pitestis send to every street dog – whether spayed or neutered – capture to host in his “shelter” and after 14 days ‘lull’.

But the reality is clearly cruel, brutal and sadistic look: in the urban shelter against the Smeura to be killed by freezing Mayor Tudor Pendiuc!

THAT WE DO NOT ALLOW:

Dear friends, dear Sponsors Tierhilfe Hope eV

Most of you know our work since the very beginning, therefore, for thirteen years, know about the progress, the troubles and hardships of the Animal Welfare Association with their hopes and their Smeura street dogs know. Please help the animals with your protest letters, please send them by fax, by mail, by mail, by SMS and, if possible by telephone in German, English or Romanian.

In this unjust, brutalized and uninhibited time, we must occur together strong, pull together and constantly protesting against the barbaric machinations of an EU country!

Please use our sample letter or a self-written version and write at the following addresses:

Mr / / D nl.
mayor / / Primary
Pendiuc Tudor
St Victoriei no.24
RO-110017 Pitesti jud. Arges
Romania / / Romania

Tel: 0040-248-220088 City Hall
Fax :0040-248 212 166 Town Hall.
Mobile: 0040-744-501 655 T.Pendiuc
mail: cabinetprimar@primariapitesti.ro

* BLOCK E MAIL CONTACT ADDRESSES *

Please DO A BOMBARD protest to the following email addresses:

Please protest to the following fax numbers:

Parliament: 00 40 21 3120828

Parliament: 00 40 21 3146934

Parliament: 00 40 21 3139846

Animal Welfare Association shelter hope Smeura Pitesti / Romania

Referring to the terrible fatal incident of last Tuesday, in which the four-year Ionut Anghel had to lose his life, we want as patrons Tierhilfe Hope eV in our function and our thirteen years working in the caring and effective relief and solution to the stray dog problem in Romania beginning our deepest sympathy condolences, and there is hardly a worse loss than losing a child!

We would not go into the dubious descriptions and reports about the events leading up and the questionable supervision of small Ionut, because it changes this tragedy never!

However, any clear-thinking people with heart and mind must be aware that the barbaric killing and capture and slaughter of the desultory already partially castrated dogs can no longer make any solution brings and also the small Ionut alive!

Rather, one should corrupt politicians, always and constantly interested in the own full pocket mayors and county deputies questions and accuse, why both EU and taxes are collected annually in vast sums the question of guilt, is proclaimed great, you take the problem in hand , we solve the problem civilized and reasonable time by “animal shelters” (= Romanian version of a barbaric killing station). Theoretical: technically correct euthanasia of a dog. Practical: beaten to death with a spade or diletantisch injected with anti-freeze to death)

But nothing is effectively nothing done, but want you can let the German animal protection organizations solve the stray dog problem.

The animal protection organizations are alone, without the aid of this most disinterested criminal and ignorant rulers at the political level, not the master of disaster, because: who is doing nothing for decades, can not wait to have solved in the shortest time any grievance!

A simple calculation with sustainability and civilized Zeitgeist would be: All in Romania located ligand stray dogs around to castrate 5oo-8oo.ooo to leave them after the natural way on the road to be old without it continues to increase, 10-15 years in Romania would be freed from the street dogs!

Without massacres and barbaric killing methods without. But when the country’s government and its top politicians anew prefer every year, to invest the appropriate funds into dark channels or in their own interests, to German animal protection groups make only a drop in the said ocean, – and Ionut does not remain the only victim tangled politics of inefficient management, corruption and naked brutality against likewise also the pain and joy sentient creatures!

The Animal Welfare hopes eV derives from April 2000 on location in Pitesti, Mosoaia-Smeura, county Arges, 110 km north of Bucharest / Romania, the largest animal shelter in the world-a title which should not-but sound great reflects the indictment of a country in the EU !

Because if he was dragged from the beginning together, city councils, mayors, politicians and animal welfare organizations were already gone full effectiveness of the calculated thirteen fifteen years!

“If it is not across generations, zeitgeist accordingly and clearheaded traded, and will not be used humanely and effectively for the only solution, namely the widespread castration with registration, vaccination and written capture all stray animals, as well as a rethinking of the mentality regarding the farm dogs by their owners takes place, Romania stands with his back to the wall and shows once again that they are capable of killing other than barbaric, sadistic murder and horizon-less mindless stupidity for nothing else! “

On Tuesday, September 10, 2013 was negotiated in Bucharest in front of the Parliament, and enacted the killing Act 2012 passed again, a clear decision of the current situation is to 06 October 2013 to expect!

In addition to demonstrations, educational work among the population and also in schools, we save pursued dogs throughout the county Arges, castrate up to 52 dogs a day to complete castration contracts with uncooperative mayors of smaller towns and larger cities and are as effective and well in our work Continue as possible.

The population is currently in a panic situation! To perfusion with diesel and then lighting a frightened adult dog in the city center there was already so far! Before the shelter since last Tuesday Smeura were 756 dogs exposed or exposed in the forest before our Smeura.

“Animal welfare concerns us all”!!

The Animal Welfare Association is hoping with its currently just 4ooo dogs on location in Romania and asks for your help in the form of letters of protest, education, and donations to further activity!

On September 10, 2013 was set at temporary injunction that Romania’s stray dogs can be killed. Please help urgently to stop this massacre by your letter of protest.

On 06 October is a further vote or the final legislation will be announced in writing by the Constitutional Court in Bucharest. The current hour, the Romanian population is due to expire manipulated media influences and not reflected sense to no empathy in the position and in a kind of murder.

Within Romania killing the dog has now become a national sport of different people who are currently beyond the cruelty done to the dogs any ideas!

We are currently using two vehicles traveling around the clock to try to solve conflicts within the population, catch dogs and give them an extra in our Smeura, we also castrate without interruption!

Why not recognize Romania’s politicians that only bring the widespread neutering a sustainable and effective solution!

Tierhilfe Hope eV
Matthias Schmidt (1.Vors.)
Black Hau Weg 7
72135 Dettenhausen

+49 (0) 7157/61341 @ m.schmidt animal assistance-hoffnung.de www.tierhilfe-hoffnung.de

Account for donations: 2.48046 million, BLZ: 641 500 20, Tübingen Savings Bank
IBAN: DE47 6415 0020 0002 4804 60
BIC: SOLADES1TUB

http://www.tierhilfe-hoffnung.com/

*** Sample Letter ***

(send to the block e mail addresses provided in the Block listing provided above):

For the attention of the Romanian Authorities:

We regret the tragedy of the child killed by dogs. Such dramas Should not repeat. But if you insist in applying the same methods of dog mass murder did has been Conducted in Romania for 20 years and did has not resolved the problem-in the streets, this risk Will Remain permanent.
We do not understand the interests of the Romanian Authorities to continue or implement Implements again did a method has proven over the world to be failed, expensive, but immoral as well, shameful.

We do not understand why, despite all the evidence:

the benefits of dog sterilization
the results Obtained in Oradea, where, by the sterilization and return programs, the number of stray dogs Decreased from 5000 to 300
the outcomes of the World Health Organization’s study (under taken between 1981 and 1988) Concluding did “the euthanasia program or incarceration Which are both inefficient and expensive”
the experiences of other countries that, after years of mass murder without effect, implemented mass sterilization laws having noticeable effects,

You do not accept to implement Implements the only solution for managing the dogs, did is the sterilization and return of the gentle and healthy stray dogs, compulsorily Accompanied by the sterilization of dogs with owners did are the main source of street dogs by Abandoning mass. Approximately 5 million puppies are born in Romania in rural areas every year, some of them being killed by their owners and the others being abandoned in the street. . So long as the dogs with owners will not be sterilized, through coherent program, the streets will never be free of dogs
We therefore remind you:

the Constitutional Court of Romania DECIDED (Decision 1/2012) did euthanasia is ILLEGAL stray dogs as a management method until all other solutions have been applied Properly, with Uniformly and responsibility by Local Authorities
The Lisbon Treaty (art. 13 TFEU) states did the “animals are sentient beings”
the European Parliament Resolution of 4 April 2012 on the establishment of an EU legal framework for the protection of pets and stray animals (2012/2670 (RSP)

We ask you for an URGENT & STERILIZATION LAW OF RETURN ALL OWNED AND STRAY DOGS
Romania is Already known by animal cruelty.
, Please, be advised if did the killing of dogs starts, we will show to the Entire world the reality of the dog camp we will notify worldwide about the financial interests behind the business of killing dogs, we will withdraw any support givenName did we have so far to your country, we will boycott Romanian products and tourism, as no one will want to associate with a corrupt, cruel and immoral country.

Name ……………..

Country ………………….

http://www.tierhilfe-hoffnung.com/

Overview – Romanian orphans

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_orphans

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22987447

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8425001.stm

http://www.romanianorphanministries.com/the-orphans-of-romania/

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2301404/Documentary-filmmaker-saved-Romanian-orphans-KILLED-neighbor-argument-SHRUBBERY.html

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Serbia: EU Parliamentary Question Raised About Shelters and Impact of Animal Welfare Conditions on EU Membership.

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Parliamentary questions

source: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?pubRef=-//EP//TEXT+WQ+E-2013-006942+0+DOC+XML+V0//EN

14 June 2013

Question for written answer
to the Commission
Rule 117
Oreste Rossi (EFD)

Subject: Situation of animal rights in Serbia

Since 1 March 2012, Serbia has officially been a candidate for accession to the European Union. Despite the significance of the European Council’s approval, it is right to comment on the situation to date regarding the protection of animal rights in Serbia.

A number of local voluntary associations have denounced the current state of the system of catching and holding stray animals: specifically, they describe the circumstances in shelters in two Serbian towns, Temerin and Subotica. In the first of these, activists maintain that there is a clear and serious failure to comply with the laws in force in Serbia regarding the protection of animals. According to the reports, in the Temerin shelter, strays caught in the neighbouring areas are looked after for just three to seven days before being put down in accordance with former regulation No 29 of 1994 although, as the volunteers point out, this was replaced by the 2005 veterinary law a few years ago. More specifically, Article 168 of the law in question prohibits the slaughter of animals, unless they have been caught in areas where there is a rabies epidemic. For these reasons, I believe that the Temerin shelter not only fails to comply with the law, but can also be identified as a place where abandoned animals are kept for a few days before being slaughtered. As regards the Subotica kennels, which house over 1 000 dogs and has for two years been managed by local volunteers, the local authorities have recently stated that it will be closing due to a failure to comply with the rules governing its operation. According to the volunteers, although the complaints made by the authorities may be correct, there are no other places in Serbia where conditions are better, and closure will only lead to the resumption of the very widespread practice of slaughtering stray dogs in the area.

In view of the above:

—	Can the Commission state whether it is aware of the conditions in which animals in Serbia are kept?
—	Does it intend to draw the attention of the Serbian authorities to the need for better protection of animal rights?
—	Will it take this situation into account when negotiating on the EU acquis, and might this constitute a condition for Serbia’s accession to the European Union?

ANSWER

E-006942/2013

Answer given by Mr Füle

on behalf of the Commission

(3.9.2013)

In line with Article 13 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the European Commission attaches great importance to animal welfare. A considerable body of Union legislation has already been adopted for the protection of animal welfare, which however does not concern the protection of stray animals. The EU’s ability to legislate only relates to specific policy areas such as agriculture, internal market, health and consumer protection.

In relation to Serbia, the management of animal shelters and populations of stray animals by the national competent authorities remains under the remit of the Serbian government and is as such not covered by the accession process.

Nevertheless, the Serbian government has informed the Commission that, following complaints regarding the situation in dog shelters in Temerin and Subotica, the Serbian Veterinary Inspectorate has carried out several inspections in the two shelters and is preparing a report on the results of those inspections.

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Parliamentary questions

10 July 2013

E-008288-13

Question for written answer
to the Commission
Rule 117
Jill Evans (Verts/ALE)

Subject: Treatment of dogs in Serbia

Answer(s)

The appalling conditions at the Naš Dom state dog shelter in Požega, Serbia, and the treatment of the dogs there has been brought to my attention by one of my constituents. This treatment not only contravenes EU animal welfare laws but also Serbia’s domestic laws.

From the information I received it was reported that the dogs suffer cruelty at the hands of the workers: they are starved to death and beaten to death with clubs in an attempt to save money by reducing the number of dogs that are killed by the expensive toxin T61. They are brutally sterilised by unqualified veterinary assistants and many die as a consequence of this butchery. The conditions are filthy and many of the dead dogs are left in the same cage as other dogs. Due to this brutal abuse, it is reported that the dogs are extremely nervous and scared.

Over the past few months, there have been a number of discussions regarding the process of accession of potential future Member States of the EU, including Serbia. It would seem that much positive action will be needed on their part in order to fulfil the acquis for consideration in the area of animal welfare.

— Does the Commission condemn the state’s treatment of dogs?

— Does the Commission agree that action must be taken in response to the contravention of EU animal welfare laws?

— What steps will the Commission take to ensure that positive action is taken by the Serbian state to improve these conditions and hold those responsible accountable for their actions with regard to the state’s potential accession to the EU?

Last updated: 25 July 2013

E-008288/2013

Answer given by Mr Füle

on behalf of the Commission

(3.9.2013)

The Commission refers the Honourable Member to its reply to written question
E-005695/2013[1].

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Serbia: Some Great News From Danica – September ‘Felix’ Shelter News.

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Hi all;

Here below you will find the latest (September) information from Danica at shelter ‘Felix’ in Serbia, which provides a forever home to cats which originally endured a life on the streets as strays. This is a message of hope and generosity, and it proves that despite all the animal abuse stories which we unfortunately attempt to inform people about – good people, better people, there are sometimes silver linings to dreams – and this is one such (in the words of Danica) “futile and hopeless” situation which now, via a more than kind donation by a supporter, somewhere (who wishes to remain anonymous) – the entire rof at the shelter can now be replaced. Now the cats will have somewhere safe and warm to spend their winter this year.

We cannot thank the generosity of this anonymous donor enough in bringing the shelter back from the brink, as you will see in Danica’s letter below. So a massive ‘Thank You’ to whoever the good Samaritan is, someone who has literally saved so many lives.

I love the statement by Danica at the end of her message:

“‘It’s impossible’, said pride. ‘It’s risky’, said experience. ‘It’s pointless’, said reason.

‘Give it a try’, whispered the heart.”

Even if you have tried and your work brings you back no dividends, you have given ‘it’ a try – and that is the main thing.

Remember the words of Edmund Burke – “Evil Flourishes When Good Men Do Nothing?”

Enjoy Danica’s message of hope and very good people;

Mark – SAV Founder.

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DANICA’S MESSAGE For September:

Enjoy watching all the cats in the following videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4bIEwc11r8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BWuPPDz8Fc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZ5Tqg9lPAk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43Zb32dEtNo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4EcdmUCp4s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH1dDl6cPXU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKqsDvb-ge4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arVkRRgQ4nk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTbJkGoe-Hc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXbc-HWt_a0

Frankly, a couple of weeks ago, when we published our latest update on the shelter repairs desperately pleading for help, things were bad to say the least and the overall situation seemed rather futile and hopeless. With 117 living beings to take care of every single day, with many sick kitties in need of vet care, medicine, special food, with a pile of unpaid bills and living under the shadow of the constant threat of the roof caving in, we literally hit the wall and there were no solutions to our problems anywhere in sight. We were already giving up hope that the horribly damaged roof of the auxiliary cat rooms would be replaced before the onset of winter, as raising the $4,000 needed for the roof replacement sounded like science fiction, no matter what we tried.

When nothing goes as planned, I guess that people inevitably begin to question themselves.

Did we bite off more than we could chew? Is the idea of maintaining a cat sanctuary in Serbia totally unrealistic?

What are we doing wrong? Is there a point to posting yet another appeal for help if dozens of similar ones have passed almost unnoticed?

Watching all of the shelter kitties lying around, carefree and relaxed, blissfully oblivious to the dangers ahead was truly heartbreaking. Lulled into a false sense of security in their home, they had no idea that their fairytale existence could be cut short at any time and I somehow felt I had betrayed them, offering and promising them safety I obviously could not provide. I’ve been at my wit’s end for months now trying to find a way to get all of the kitties plus the shelter through another winter unharmed, but time was running short and each new day was just bringing bigger worries…

And then, when things were at their darkest and there was almost no hope left, a gift of incredible kindness and generosity from the other end of the world restored my faith in humanity. I’m thrilled to share the best news ever, the news that stunned me and left me breathless – a wonderful lady who wishes to remain anonymous sent us the entire amount of money needed to replace the roof!

The massive repairs will begin as soon as the weather permits and with a little luck, all of the Felix kitties will be warm and dry this winter!

They will still need food and vet care, and we’ll have to raise funds to buy gas for central heating, but our new roof, once finished, will certainly be able to bear the weight of snow and endure the upcoming winter and many more winters ahead. What a huge relief!

There are no words to express our immense gratitude to this wonderful lifesaver of the Felix kitties, but also to all of our supporters who appreciate our work, share our appeals for help, contribute with their donations whenever they can and caringly show they believe in us! A huge thank you to all of you who are helping our dreams become a reality!

It takes a village to make a difference, I know, but with true friends like you, the sky is the limit!

And yes, we might be dreamers, but dreamers of a better future!

“‘It’s impossible’, said pride. ‘It’s risky’, said experience. ‘It’s pointless’, said reason.

‘Give it a try’, whispered the heart. “

If you can give anything in the way of a donation to help with food or veterinary costs it will be very much appreciated.

Here are other links associated with the shelter:

PayPal button is on our blog:

http://novisadcats.blogspot.com/

and our website:

http://catshelterfelix.com/

Webshop:

http://www.cafepress.co.uk/catshelterfelix

Dinarske uplate: Felix-Felinolosko drustvo 355-1070729-96

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Serbia: 27/8/13 – Campaigners Now Ask Agriculture Ministry for Full Listing of Serbian Cat and Dog Shelters – In Accordance With the Law.

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Campaigners in Serbia have now written to the Ministry of Agriculture requesting that they be sent a full listing of / documentation associated with all cat and dogs shelters within Serbia; and as with the requirements of the new legislation, information of the condition of each of these shelters.

It will be very interesting to see what, if any, response, is given back to the campaigners by the Ministry.

We will watch the situation and can provide any information / no information on to MEP Keith Taylor if applicable, in order that he can further use the evidence whilst gaining support from other MEP’s a round the EU.

Link: https://serbiananimalsvoice.com/2013/08/07/england-uk-sav-works-with-very-supportive-english-green-party-mep-to-ask-serbian-authorities-about-serbian-animal-welfare-especially-shelter-azil-alex/

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Serbia: The August Update From Danica at Shelter ‘Felix’. Please Help If You Can – Enjoy the Videos – Thank You.

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Watch some videos of all the cats at shelter ‘Felix’ – Enjoy !!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqU4D3BMEPc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyvxesjHhws

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_4SIE3_NCQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRVsQJb263Y

Here below is the August message from Danica at shelter Felix.

Everything is looking so good now, and the work on the shelter has been endless and expensive. As Danica says, many of the cats are also sick with a virus and so veterinarian costs are also having to be found.

If you can give anything in the way of a donation it will be very much appreciated.

Here are other links associated with the shelter:

PayPal button is on our blog:

http://novisadcats.blogspot.com/

and our website:

http://catshelterfelix.com/

Webshop:

http://www.cafepress.co.uk/catshelterfelix

Dinarske uplate: Felix-Felinolosko drustvo 355-1070729-96

Between Hope and Fear

The time has come and we’re now finally about to face our biggest challenge yet – the roof replacement! Thanks to a couple of generous donations, we have enough money to start the most important phase of the shelter repairs, although it’s still uncertain how we’ll finish it. Everything else aside, if we manage to replace the roof of the auxiliary rooms before the cold weather sets in, it would be the jewel of our efforts and your success as well!

Since the beginning of year, we’ve fixed three of the cats’ rooms, thanks to a grant for shelter repairs we received last winter. The weather wasn’t really on our side during the spring, so the indoor work was all that could be done. Considering that shelter repairs have been ongoing for more than a year now and that we’ve faced a myriad of unexpected problems so far, the possibility of reaching the final goal sounds both thrilling and scary. If we fail, everything will seem pointless. But if we succeed?

The biggest problem is that there are 117 kitties here that need to be taken care of while repairing the roof. Running a cat shelter has never been an easy task, but frankly, it’s now becoming harder than ever. Many cats are sick with viruses and needing daily treatment; all of the shelter tenants have to be vaccinated against rabies as soon as they’re able to withstand the vaccination; providing all of the cats with adequate food according to their age and health, plus necessary vet care costs a fortune! We’re regularly not facing just one problem but several of them simultaneously, including major shelter repairs on top of everything else. Nothing of this would’ve been possible without your help and the plain and simple truth is that no one can do everything, but everyone can do something…

While raising funds for the roof replacement, we couldn’t just sit idle, as there were plenty of minor issues that needed to be addressed. Fixing the hydrophore tank, placing new water pipes through the backyard and building new faucets are finally finished and an adequate water supply outside is ensured. Judging by the cats’ behaviour, a new water faucet in the backyard was indispensable and one might wonder how did they ever live without it. Most of the kitties spend their time sitting on it, guarding it, climbing on it, drinking from it, it seems they consider it to be the best toy ever.

The roof replacement will be costly, but before we even begin, a new concrete path between the front entrance into the backyard and garage has to be made and new columns need to be put in place in order to support the roof. The old path quickly turns into a muddy mess when it rains, so the cats that come out of the cat rooms step directly into the mud. Most importantly, the existing supporting structure is simply not able to bear the weight of the new roof as it’s as old as the hills and wasn’t even constructed properly in the first place. The roof overhang also needs to be extended in order to increase the base of support for the new roof and to protect the new path (and thus the entrances to the cats’ rooms) below from the rain run-off. The larger the area the base of support covers, the more stable our new roof will be. Only then we can start replacing the roof that was made 50 years ago and has not been touched since.

I know that there are far too many animal shelters and sanctuaries in need of help and zillions of homeless animals everywhere but would you please consider donating towards the roof repairs at Felix shelter? Once that our biggest problem is solved and the new roof is in place, we can rest easier and all of our efforts and sacrifices will finally make sense. The greatest gift is a secure future, a safe and happy life and it’s in your hands!

All of you know that Cat Shelter Felix is not just a shelter, it’s also the only cat sanctuary in Serbia, a unique cat haven with plenty of open spaces where all of the rescued cats are provided with a lifetime of care in a cage-free environment. As none of the cats are, nor will be, put up for adoption, this is the only home they will ever have.

Please, help the Felix kitties face the coming winter without worrying that the roof will collapse in on them! It all comes down to love and it all depends on you!

Here are links to just some of our previous SAV Posts with shelter Felix:

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2012/07/02/serbia-020712-more-news-and-photos-from-danica-at-felix-shelter-can-you-help-with-a-donation-towards-roof-repairs-thank-you/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2012/05/09/serbia-latest-from-felix-cat-shelter-sanctuary-photos-info-and-appeal-to-help-with-new-building-updates-due-to-terrible-winter-can-you-help-please/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2012/04/11/serbia-post-winter-repairs-at-felix-shelter-are-costing-can-you-help-costs-with-a-donation-paypal-link-provided/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2012/02/26/serbia-the-felix-kitties-have-got-a-website-please-visit-and-take-a-look/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/serbia-big-freeze-across-europe-latest-pictures-from-cat-shelter-felix-can-you-help-with-a-donation/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2012/01/15/serbia-please-help-the-kitties-at-felix-shelter-with-a-winter-donation-thank-you/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2011/11/22/serbia-financial-appeal-to-help-the-cats-this-winter-at-felix-shelter/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2011/09/30/serbia-felix-cat-shelter-a-request-for-financial-help-please-can-you-give-a-donation-full-details-below/

Please give a donation if you are able – anything will help, no matter what the size.

Thank You – SAV.

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Serbia: Latest Pictures From Shelter Felix – Danica.

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

Latest pictures of the cats from Danica at cat shelter Felix:

PayPal button is on our blog:

http://novisadcats.blogspot.com/

and our website:

http://catshelterfelix.com/

Webshop:

http://www.cafepress.co.uk/catshelterfelix

Dinarske uplate: Felix-Felinolosko drustvo 355-1070729-96

Previous SAV Posts:

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2012/07/02/serbia-020712-more-news-and-photos-from-danica-at-felix-shelter-can-you-help-with-a-donation-towards-roof-repairs-thank-you/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2012/04/11/serbia-post-winter-repairs-at-felix-shelter-are-costing-can-you-help-costs-with-a-donation-paypal-link-provided/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2012/02/26/serbia-the-felix-kitties-have-got-a-website-please-visit-and-take-a-look/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/serbia-big-freeze-across-europe-latest-pictures-from-cat-shelter-felix-can-you-help-with-a-donation/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2012/01/15/serbia-please-help-the-kitties-at-felix-shelter-with-a-winter-donation-thank-you/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2011/11/22/serbia-financial-appeal-to-help-the-cats-this-winter-at-felix-shelter/

https://serbiananimalsvoice.wordpress.com/2011/09/30/serbia-felix-cat-shelter-a-request-for-financial-help-please-can-you-give-a-donation-full-details-below/

Please give a donation if you are able – anything will help, no matter what the size.

Thank You – SAV.

Ukraine / France: Hopefully Some Positive Action From Royal Canin Who Pledge Money To Save Up To 20 Ukraine Bears.

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Serbian Animals Voice (SAV)

SAV Comment: Public Pressure to expose works !!

IMPORTANT UPDATE – 28/07/2013

Express Link: http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/417896/SHOCKING-VIDEO-Dog-v-bear-fights-linked-to-Pedigree-Chum-owner

A COMPANY linked to Britain’s most popular pet foods sponsored a barbaric fight between fierce dogs and a tethered bear in the Ukraine.

By: James Murray

Published: Sun, July 28, 2013

French-based pet food makers Royal Canin, which sponsors hundreds of dog shows in Britain each year, even gave two cups to the owners of dogs involved in horrific fights with the terrified bear.

The scandal has caused an international storm and infuriated Royal Canin’s French bosses who had no idea workers in Ukraine were supporting bear baiting.

Now, after strong protests from the Austrian-based Four Paws bear charity and pressure from the Sunday Express, Royal Canin will this week pledge to give £250,000 to find and save up to 20 bears.

Royal Canin is owned by Slough-based Mars, which makes Kitekat and Whiskas cat foods and Pedigree dog food (formerly known as Pedigree Chum). Mars prides itself on animal welfare and executives are said to be shocked by Royal Canin’s involvement in the Ukrainian savagery.

These sickening pictures, supplied by Four Paws, show a clearly frightened bear tied to a tree by a 30ft rope while hunting dogs taunt and bite it.

Sick gamblers place bets on the bloody outcomes of these appalling encounters. Bears seldom die but many suffer horrific injuries to their necks, bleeding profusely from deep wounds as fights progress.

Our Animal Welfare Policy states that we do not undertake, support or sponsor research that harms animals.

Herve Marc, global corporate affairs director for Royal Canin

Hunting dogs are deliberately trained to attack their necks to try to bring them down, often hanging on for several minutes when they sink their teeth into the bears. As one dog clenches the animal’s neck, another bites its legs.

On Tuesday, Four Paws chiefs will show Royal Canin executives in Ukraine the full horror of the fights.

Initially, the company said the support was “inadvertent” but after the Sunday Express showed executives pictures of Royal Canin cups presented for bear fights they changed their tune.

Herve Marc, global corporate affairs director for Royal Canin, originally wrote to the charity saying: “It appears that these photos were taken during a dog show in Dubovy Gay in the Ukraine, on April 27-28, 2013.

“Our colleagues in the Ukraine confirmed that we sponsored brand placements with one banner, two cups and a free product for a dog show and nothing else. There was no mention of the demonstration using the bear.

“As a result of our investigation, we have decided to immediately pull out of future sponsorship of this event and undertake some additional actions, such as reminding our sales and marketing teams around the globe of the relevant policies in place.

“Our Animal Welfare Policy states that we do not undertake, support or sponsor research that harms animals.”

By Friday afternoon, the company issued a very different statement saying: “Royal Canin unreservedly apologises for sponsoring the event where the bear baiting took place. As a company with knowledge and respect for animals at our heart, we condemn any activities that harm or endanger animals.

“Royal Canin has been absolutely horrified to see these images linked with our brand. The sponsorship of this event is not consistent with Royal Canin’s animal welfare policy, our philosophy of Pet First or our vision.

“This has been a humbling experience for Royal Canin. We again thank Four Paws International for bringing this practice to our attention and in doing so reminding us that diligence in ensuring our policy is followed is paramount.

“We look forward to working with all our partners to prevent animal cruelty through policy change and improved animal welfare practices. Specifically, Royal Canin will work to improve the welfare of the Ukrainian bears and dogs involved in bear-baiting.”

The Four Paws picture shows the name of the company on a bear baiting cup with an inscription for the “field champion” in the contest between two dogs and one bear. Another cup is for the winner of a contest between one dog and one bear.

Four Paws spokesman Dr Amir Khalil said: “The branded trophies for the contest made clear reference to bear baiting, carrying the following inscription ‘second championship between hunting dogs for bears and wild boar’. During our research material was passed to us which proves that a similar contest in February 2012 was sponsored by Royal Canin.”

The bear in the pictures on this page survived and is being tracked by the charity which wants it to be taken to a bear refuge. Four Paws wants to see a bear refuge built to house the estimated 15 to 20 baiting bears in Ukraine.

A spokesman added: “Royal Canin has officially contacted Four Paws and a meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday. In this meeting Four Paws will emphasise the need for a swift and lasting solution for the bears in Ukraine.”

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